KC Johnson

–Berlin, 1932

This (extended, eight-session) seminar will examine a theme of obvious contemporary relevance through both domestic and international lenses. We’ll open with an exploration of how the framers conceived of democracy, and how the concept evolved over the 19th century. The remainder of the sessions will focus on the 20th and 21st centuries, covering events in both Europe and the United States.

As always, each session will conclude with 10-15 minutes on contemporary issues, and a question-and-answer session; and I’ll be sending around readings of interest each week.

Wednesdays at 10.30 via Zoom.

Session One (April 16): The Framers & Democracy

Session Two (April 23): Interwar Europe

Session Three (April 30): Early Cold War at Home & Abroad

Session Four (May 7): Later Cold War at Home & Abroad

Session Five (May 14): Contemporary Europe

Session Six (May 21): Contemporary US

Session Seven (May 28): Popup Q-A

Session Eight (June 4): Popup Q-A